1、1 16 U.S.C. 824d and 824e.2 16 U.S.C. 824d(a).Congressional Research Service ? The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code RS20774January 9, 2001Authority of the Federal Energy RegulatoryCommission to Fix Electricity Rates and Chargesand to Require Refund Pay
2、ments by a PublicUtilityMichael V. SeitzingerLegislative AttorneyAmerican Law DivisionSummarySections 205 and 206 of the Federal Power Act concern rates and charges collectedby a public utility in transmitting or selling electric energy in interstate commerce. Theserates and charges are required to
3、be just and reasonable. States retain jurisdiction overfacilities for generation, distribution, or transmission of electric energy in intrastatecommerce.Section 205 requires a public utility to file a rate schedule with the Federal EnergyRegulatory Commission (FERC or Commission). Rate changes are n
4、ot permitted unlessa new rate schedule has been filed.Section 206 provides for the review of rates already in effect. The Commission hasthe authority to determine that an existing rate is unjust or unreasonable and set a newrate. In certain situations FERC may have authority to refund amounts paid i
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